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US military reportedly used Anthropic's Claude in Venezuela raid.
Summary
The Wall Street Journal reports the US military used Anthropic's AI model Claude during a raid in Venezuela; Anthropic and the Pentagon did not confirm the report.
Content
Reports say the US military used Anthropic's AI model Claude during a raid in Venezuela. The Wall Street Journal cited anonymous sources for the claim. Anthropic declined to confirm whether Claude was used and said any use must comply with its usage policies. The US defence department did not comment, and Venezuela's defence ministry reported bombing in Caracas and 83 deaths.
Key reported facts:
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Claude was used during a US operation, citing anonymous sources.
- The report said the model was accessed via Anthropic's partnership with Palantir Technologies, a contractor for US defence and law enforcement agencies.
- Anthropic declined to confirm the claim and reiterated that its usage policies prohibit violent uses; the Pentagon did not comment.
- Venezuela's defence ministry reported bombing in Caracas and said 83 people were killed.
Summary:
The report highlights growing military use of AI and raises questions about how commercial models are applied in sensitive operations. Specific deployment details and official confirmation remain unclear. Undetermined at this time.
